Casablanca Stock Exchange Shows Stability Amid Market Fluctuations
On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange exhibited a noticeable balance as it opened close to equilibrium. The leading index, known as the MASI, experienced a modest increase of 0.01%, achieving a level of 18,419.43 points. This subtle rise suggests a cautious optimism among investors following prior fluctuations in market performance.
Additionally, the MASI 20, which comprises the twenty most liquid stocks, saw an uptick of 0.31%, reaching 1,339.89 points. Meanwhile, the MASI ESG, an index that tracks companies with top environmental, social, and governance ratings as evaluated by Moody’s ESG Solutions, advanced by 0.1% to settle at 1,308.81 points. The MASI Mid and Small Cap index, which reflects the performance of small and medium enterprises listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, also demonstrated positive momentum, climbing by 0.08% to a score of 1,922.23 points.
In terms of individual stock performances, several companies achieved substantial gains. Lesieur Cristal led the pack with an impressive surge of 8%, pushing its shares to 378 DH. Other notable performers included Cartier Saada, which rose by 4.69% to 31.69 DH, and Bank of Africa, which increased by 3% to 206 DH. Med Paper and Ciments du Maroc also reported gains, with increases of 2.92% to 25.74 DH and 2.6% to 1,699 DH, respectively.
Conversely, some companies faced declines, with Involys experiencing the most significant drop of 3.73%, leading its share price down to 343 DH. Other stocks that saw reductions included Sanlam Maroc, which fell by 3.16% to 3,002 DH, and CMGP Group, which decreased by 2.68% to 360.1 DH. Alliances also reported a decline, with a decrease of 2.55% to 424 DH. This follows a challenging end to the previous week, where the MASI concluded with a loss of 1.74%, highlighting the volatility that has characterized the market in recent times.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
